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The Winter Art Book Fair
Motivated by the lack of online and offline spaces to buy and sell independent art books in our fair city, Strange Haven introduces the Winter Art Book Fair. Held on the First Thursday of the cold season, the small-but-lively fair will host a select group of artists, galleries and independent publishers presenting carefully-crafted books and limited-edition […]
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Escape! Tauranga
Escape! takes place in Tauranga from June 1-4 and as well as featuring a stellar line-up of writers and thinkers, also includes three workshops. Saturday, June 2, 1-4pm: Beyond the Visual with Laurence Fearnley. A hands-on workshop with the award-winning novelist and writer. Explore ways in which sound, touch, smell and taste can add richness […]
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THE INTERNATIONAL PROVERSE PRIZE FOR UNPUBLISHED WRITING – deadline
THE INTERNATIONAL PROVERSE PRIZE FOR UNPUBLISHED WRITING The International Proverse Prize for unpublished (book-length) fiction, non-fiction or poetry submitted in English 2018 opened for entry on 14 April 2018. Please review the details of the Prize and submit your entries now or share the Prize details with someone who would be interested in entering. […]
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Invitation to announcement of winner for the Michael Gifkins Prize for an unpublished novel
Invitation to announcement of winner for the Michael Gifkins Prize for an unpublished novel 4pm to 5pm, Sat 19 May Air New Zealand Foyer Level 5, Aotea Centre Wise and generous writer, agent and stalwart supporter of New Zealand Literature, Michael Gifkins is the inspiration behind a new literary prize established in his name, funded by […]
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John Simkin Medal deadline
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI) is now inviting nominations for the John Simkin Medal – an award recognising an outstanding index to a book or periodical compiled in Australia or New Zealand. Publishers, booksellers, editors, librarians, indexers and interested persons are invited to provide nominations. Indexers are encouraged to submit their […]
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Creative writing workshop
Creative writing workshop Mahurangi East Library Saturday 26 May 10am to 3pm Charge applies From inspiration to publication with published author Michael Botur. Michael Botur Join Michael, hosted by the Friends of Mahurangi East Library, at this professional writing workshop. Over the five-hour course, Michael will cover: workflow – from idea to publication best choice of […]
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MURDER IN THE LIBRARY
Nelson Public Libraries are hosting another Murder in the Library panel discussion in association with the Ngaio Marsh Awards. The event takes place in the Elma Turner Library on Thursday 24 May, 6 pm. On the panel this year are two top New Zealand crime writers, Paul Cleave and Alan Carter. The panel will be […]
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Narrative Imperative – deadline
Narrative Imperative – narrate your story – $5000 prize Share your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and dreams about the Sustainable Development Goals and New Zealand, by contributing your words to Narrative Imperative. Your words could take whatever creative form feels right for you – be it anything from a poem, to an essay, a short story, a screenplay, […]
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StylusLit submission deadline
Submissions StylusLit is an Australian, bi-annual online literary journal, which publishes poetry, short fiction, novel excerpts, creative non-fiction, interviews and reviews in March and September. Only previously unpublished work is accepted, that is, the work has not appeared on radio or TV, and has not been published digitally (any website) or in print. Copyright remains with […]
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Brio announces new unpublished manuscript prize for mystery writing deadine
ATTENTION CRIME WRITERS: Brio Books has announced a new unpublished manuscript prize, the Carter Brown Mystery Writing Award. Established in conjunction with the Carter Brown Foundation and US-based Stark House Press, the new award is for novella-length works of adult crime or mystery writing (around 20,000 to 30,000 words). The new prize is named in […]
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2018 Copyright Licensing Education Awards – deadline
2018 Copyright Licensing Education Awards ?Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) are excited to announce that online applications for the 2018 Education Awards are now open! ENTER HERE The Education Awards celebrate the quality and diversity of educational resources released between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2018 to support classroom learning. The awards recognise the […]
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